Job Description
Title:
Research Technician II
Job Class Code:
4415
Summary:
Function & Scope: To provide technical assistance for various research projects. Responsible for performing technical laboratory duties in accordance with a predetermined course of action.
Essential Functions:
Typical Essential Functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Performs higher level of experimental, scientific, research work; coordinates research in accordance with the plans determined by scientific superiors
- Constructs, assembles, and operates laboratory apparatus and equipment
- Records and evaluates data obtained for use in scientific papers
- Collaborates with supervisor and senior research staff in preparation of scientific papers for publication
Marginal Functions:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Collects and organizes information for project reports.
Supervision:
Received: All work is performed in collaboration with or under the direction of a superior who is available for consultation and who reviews and analyzes the work performed.
Given: N/A
Education:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in one of the basic sciences.
Preferred: N/A
Experience:
Required: Two years of experience in scientific or experimental research work.
Preferred: N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Familiarity with the various types of equipment used in the laboratory to which assigned.
Special Job Requirements (such as hours, accuracy, special equipment and/or working conditions):
Normal laboratory conditions. Sometimes requires working with hazardous equipment and materials or in hazardous environments.
Other:
If this is a supervisory position, the incumbent is expected to complete required supervisory training; orient, train and develop subordinates; provide appropriate coaching, guidance and supervision to subordinates; and complete annual performance evaluations.
Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification may render the position security sensitive; thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215 Texas Education Code.
Responsible for duties as assigned relating to internal controls including safe-guarding of department assets, reliability of department financial information, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior written approval of the Assistant Vice President, Human Resources Management.
Last Updated: July 24, 2007
